Interracial Communication: Theory into Practice Book

Preface     viii
Foundations for Interracial Communication Theory and Practice     1
Studying Interracial Communication     3
Defining Interracial Communication
Why Study Interracial Communication?
Acknowledging Racial Locations
Setting the Stage for Discussions of Race
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
The History of Race     23
History of Racial Classification
Economic and Political Expansion and Race
The Biological Foundations of Race
The Sociopolitical Construction of Race
The Significance of Race Today
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
The Power of Language, Labels, and Naming     42
The Power of Language
The Power of Labels
Nonverbal Communication
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
Racial and Ethnic Identity Negotiation     67
Approaches to Studying Identity
Focus on Racial/Ethnic Identity
Cultural Identity Development Models
Communication Theory of Identity
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
Recognizing Multiple Self-Identities and Other Identities     87
Acknowledging Multiple Cultural Identities
Potentially Salient Aspects of Cultural Identity
Intersections of Race/Ethnicity, Gender, and SES
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
Theoretical Approaches to Studying Interracial Communication     108
Interracial Communication Models
Theorizing Interracial Communication
Understanding Different Forms of RacializedCommunication
Theorizing Satisfying Communication
Understanding Interracial Communication Processes
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
Interracial Communication in Specific Contexts     131
Interracial Friendships     133
The Significance of Interracial Friendships
Barriers to Interracial Friendships
History and Interracial Friendships
Six Orders of Contact
Understanding the Contact Hypothesis
Educational Institutions as Sites for Interracial Friendships
Effective Communication Strategies
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
Interracial Romantic Relationships     156
Current Trends in Interracial Romantic Relationships
The History of Interracial Romantic Relationships
Mental Models of Interracial Romantic Relationships
Theories on Interracial Romantic Relationships
Social Forces That Influence Interracial Romantic Relationships
Creating New Mental Models
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
Interracial Communication in the Context of Organizations     178
Organizational Communication
Understanding Organizational Theories
Organizational Culture
Racializing the Organizational Context
General Organizational Principles
Practicing Diversity Management
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
Interracial Conflict     199
Contextual Sources of Conflict
Conflict Styles
Thinking Critically About Existing Research
A Case Study in Interracial Unity
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
Race/Ethnicity, Interracial Communication, and the Mass Media     218
The Importance of the Mass Media
Mass Media Representations of Racialized Others
Racialized Television Viewing Habits
The Internet as a Mass Media Venue
Implications and Consequences of Media Images
Fostering an "Enlightened Racism"
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
Moving From the Theoretical to the Practical     241
Identifying Potential Barriers to Interracial Communication
Setting the Stage for Effective Interracial Communication
Fostering Interracial Dialogue
Conclusion
Opportunities for Extended Learning
Glossary     261
References     275
Author Index     307
Subject Index     315
About the Authors     321